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For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

SPJ Leads

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SPJ Blogs: Newest Posts

Quill Headlines

Journalist's Toolbox

@SPJ_Tweets

Connect with SPJ

SPJ on Facebook

Upcoming Eventsand Deadlines

Become an SPJ Member

For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

The Excellence in Journalism conference is so good, some can't wait to start. That's why on Thursday, Sept. 4, we have a variety of pre-conference workshops geared to your interests. Apply for the following programs to get your fill of journalism training before many attendees even arrive. Additional fees apply beyond conference registration rates.

Remember, you must register for EIJ early to reserve your spot at a pre-conference workshop. Additional fees do apply. Visit spj.org/c-register.asp to sign up or read through the descriptions of each workshop here. Questions? Contact Heather Dunn, director of events, at hdunn@spj.org or 317.920.4782.

EIJ14: 'THE DOCTOR IS IN'

Need some one-on-one or small-group feedback? "The Doctor Is In" will be a roundtable discussion at EIJ14 where you can get answers in a smaller, give-and-take group setting.At "The Doctor Is In" you can talk to experts about your areas of passion, interest and needed improvement. This is your time to get customized, individualized feedback. Topics for discussion are decided by you! So, email suggestions to sleadingham@spj.org or tweet them to #EIJdoc by July 15.

SPJ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

The SPJ Executive Committee is convening in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 21, but all members are invited to participate in the discussion online. SPJ.org will host a live stream of the event starting at 9 a.m. EST. To see what the group will be discussing, get a copy of the agenda. All members are encouraged -- before and during the meeting -- to ask questions and discuss the issues. The Executive Committee will be following the comments while the meeting takes place.

EIJ14 STUDIO SPJ PODCAST

On Tuesday, June 17, Studio SPJ did a live show to cover programs that will occur at the upcoming Excellence in Journalism Conference, Sept. 4-6 in Nashville, Tenn.

Follow this link to listen to the recorded podcast from Tuesday's show.

Two coordinators for EIJ14 were guests on the show: Amy Tardif, station and news manager for WGCU and RTDNA chair-elect, and Scott Leadingham, SPJ's director of education.

Studio SPJ is an Internet radio program that features conversations with journalists on topics of interest to the profession and is hosted by John Ensslin, who you can contact atdamon_runyon@hotmail.com.

ONA ONLINE JOURNALISM AWARDS

The Online News Association has extended the deadline for the 2014 Online Journalism Awards. This year, they will award $52,500 in prize money, more than in any previous year.

Over the past decade, the OJAs have recognized major media, international and independent sites and individuals producing innovative work in multimedia storytelling. There are two new awards this year:

The deadline for the Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment award and the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing is June 22.

Journalists and non-journalists alike are eligible for the PulliamFirst Amendment award if they have worked to protect the rights laid out for us under the First Amendment. The winner will receive $10,000 and an engraved crystal at EIJ14, to which they will also receive free transportation and lodging.

The Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing allows a mid-career editorial writer or columnist to enrich their career by giving him or her time off to pursue in-depth journalistic endeavors. The recipient can use the $75,000 for expenses such as, studying, research and/or travel in any field. Many times, the work results in editorials and other writings, including books.